Braitling Postcode
Northern Territory
Located in Northern Territory, Braitling is a locality approximately 1287 kilometres from Darwin. The postcode for Braitling is 0870, and residents use the 08 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Braitling has a population of 3,160 (1,526 males, 1,637 females). The median age is 36 years.
The median weekly household income in Braitling is $2,182, with a median personal income of $1,138 per week.
The median weekly rent is $430 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,804.
In terms of birthplace, 88% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (90), Other countries (72), and Philippines (66).
75.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 17.4% speak another language.
The employment rate in Braitling shows 1,633 people employed (1,151 full-time, 344 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.8%.
The most common occupations are professionals (331), community & personal service (174), and managers (167).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Braitling has an IRSAD score of 1004 placing it in decile 7 (advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Braitling covers an area of 4.9 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 648 persons per km².
Statistically, Braitling sits within the Alice Springs area, part of the broader Northern Territory - Outback region. It falls under the Alice Springs local government area.
The federal electorate for Braitling is Lingiari (Rural).
Braitling Details
| Postcode | 0870 |
| State | Northern Territory (NT) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 3,160 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,182/week |
| Median Personal Income | $1,138/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $430 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,804 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 4.9 km² |
| Population Density | 648/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,090 |
| Completed Year 12 | 39.2% |
| Australian Citizens | 85.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 703 (22.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (advantaged) |
| Latitude | -23.6753 |
| Longitude | 133.8650 |
| Distance from Darwin | 1287 km |
| Region (SA4) | Northern Territory - Outback |
| Area (SA3) | Alice Springs |
| Local Government | Alice Springs |
| Federal Electorate | Lingiari |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 641 (20.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 326 (10.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,031 (32.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 794 (25.1%) |
| 65+ years | 362 (11.5%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 237 (7.5%) |
| Diabetes | 104 (3.3%) |
| Asthma | 92 (2.9%) |
| Arthritis | 69 (2.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 65 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 47 (1.5%) |
| Cancer | 24 (0.8%) |
| Dementia | 10 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 69 (6.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 333 (31.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 388 (37.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 254 (24.3%) |